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Uttar Pradesh has become No.1 in implementation of PM Suraksha Bima Yojana. 1.95 Cr people have been given insurance cover under the scheme till 31 Mar 2019. People can get accidental insurance cover of ₹ 2 L by paying a nominal premium of ₹ 12 annually.

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GoM on sexual harassment was set up in October 2018.

EESL And Noida Authority Sign MoU for 100 EV Charging Points in the city

The Noida Authority has entered into a pact with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) for setting up infrastructure for mobility based on clean energy. It will provide EESL with space at parking lots for setting up 100 charging stations.

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Saurabh Kumar- Managing Director for EESL.

ICMR launches platform to boost health

Indian Council of Medical Research launched a platform named ‘National Data Quality Forum’ (NDQF) to improve quality of health and demographic data. It would integrate learning from scientific &evidence-based initiatives via periodic workshops& conferences

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Arunachal is considered one of the 18 ‘biodiversity hotspots’

Kargil Vijay Diwas to be celebrated on July 26

Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July every year to commemorate India’s victory and honour the brave war heroes. India won the two-month-long war by regaining control of all the previously held territory, re-establishing the status quo ante bellum.

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2019 is the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

India drops two places in FIFA rankings

Indian football team slipped 2 places to 103rd in the FIFA rankings. The team lies at 18th among Asian countries. Iran (23) is at the top among Asian countries, followed by Japan (33). Belgium leads the chart, followed by Brazil, France, England & Uruguay.

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USA topped on the FIFA rankings in Women’s category.

RIL becomes top-ranked Indian company in Fortune Global 500 list

Reliance Industries has become the top-ranked Indian company to feature in the latest Fortune Global 500 list. RIL has ranked at 106 in the latest list. IOC improved its position to 117th rank. The 2019 ranking was led by Walmart followed by Sinopec Group.

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State Bank of India has ranked at 236th in the list.

India's first space war drill, IndSpaceEx, kickstarts

The Indian armed forces conduct the country's first-ever stimulated space warfare exercise named ‘IndSpaceEx’. It aims to assess ‘imminent threats’ to the nation beyond earth. It also plans on drafting a joint space doctrine for future battles.

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Microsat-R satellite was launched under Mission Shakti.

'Blade Runner' actor Rutger Hauer passes away at 75

Dutch actor Rutger Hauer, who specialized in menacing roles, including a memorable turn as a murderous android in 'Blade Runner' opposite Harrison Ford, has died. He was 75. He won a supporting-actor Golden Globe award in 1988 for 'Escape from Sobibor.'